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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in blended learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take online classes. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Christmas Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Scientists want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This book also studies the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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